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Enhance your understanding of LED volumes and train in a cutting-edge virtual production studio. This course is delivered through a combination of in-person and online teaching.
Enhance your understanding of LED volumes and train in a cutting-edge virtual production studio. This course is delivered through a combination of in-person and online teaching.
Level up with micro-credentialsIndustry-ready skillsDevelop in-demand skills aligned with industry best practice you can apply immediately.
Taught by leading expertsLearn from internationally recognised academics and professionals with years of on the ground experience.
Shareable digital certificateShowcase your capabilities with an industry recognised digital certificate you can share with your professional network.
Gain contemporary skills and knowledge for your job now.
Virtual production (VP) is revolutionising filmmaking and allowing content creators to innovate and deliver compelling visual experiences to audiences.
Operating the Led Volume is perfect for anyone working in visual storytelling, particularly screen professionals such as directors, producers, camera operators, VFX artists and 3D animators. The course involves a combination of in-person teaching, self-directed learning, and online modules.
Taught by experts in filmmaking, 3D animation, and visual effects, you'll have access to the University of Melbourne's new innovative virtual production studio at our Southbank Campus.
Maximise learning in a state-of-the-art virtual production studio and gain essential skills to use LED volumes to integrate physical and virtual sets. Enhance your understanding of real-time graphics engine software to display and manipulate high-quality photorealistic graphics.
Develop rhythmic connectivity with the technology by learning to coordinate the technical and visual aspects of LED volume operation and in-camera effects (ICVFX) to create powerful cinematic experiences.
Cultivate your collaborative skills to work more effectively with VP teams while you deepen your understanding of specialist roles, responsibilities, and budgetary requirements.
Join a crew led by ICVFX experts to create a short visual production that demonstrates your new technical, creative, and operational abilities using LED volumes. Present your final product and gain valuable feedback from industry professionals.
This micro-credential is ideal for a range of professionals employed in the visual arts, including producers, directors, cinematographers, editors, game developers, VFX designers/artists, digital imaging technicians (DIT), camera assistants, lighting directors, set designers, and production assistants.
Secondary teachers (multimedia, design and technologies, media arts); or associate lecturers, lecturers, senior lecturers, associate Professors, or Professors teaching film, multimedia, design technologies, or media arts subjects may also benefit from this course.
Learning is equivalent to Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
There is a growing expectation for film and screen professionals across all design and production areas to possess practical skills relating to virtual production (VP).
This micro-credential will empower you with the detailed knowledge, principles, and hands-on experience needed to operate LED volumes in virtual production studios.
By the end of this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of how LED volumes work.
Operating the LED Volume runs over five days and includes studio experience via three days of live on-site engagement at the University of Melbourne's Southbank Campus.
Your total time commitment will be approximately 42 hours and includes:
Assessment:
Upon completion of this course, you will receive the Operating the LED Volume Melbourne MicroCert - The University of Melbourne's unique micro-credential digital certificate. This certificate demonstrates that you have acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in the course's learning outcomes. The certificate may also include artefacts such as videos and written materials related to both experimental and work-integrated learning, as well as relevant assessments applicable to your professional life. You can add your Melbourne MicroCert to your social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, and share it with others. Please see example certificate.